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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 275.88 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 275.88 and 168.89 is: 253.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 275.88 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/275.88 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 275.88 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 46,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,593.37/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.38

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