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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 253.76 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 253.76 and 159.36 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 253.76 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/253.76 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 253.76 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 40,439.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,439.19/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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