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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 253.65 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 253.65 and 162.10 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 253.65 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/253.65 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 253.65 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 41,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,116.67/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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