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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 274.47 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 274.47 and 160.68 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 274.47 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/274.47 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 274.47 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 44,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,101.84/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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