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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 276.06 and 168.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 276.06 and 168.04 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 276.06 = 168.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/276.06 = 168.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 276.06 × 168.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 46,389.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389.12/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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