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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.62 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.62 and 160.74 is: 221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.62 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.62 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.62 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 40,766.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,766.88/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.61

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