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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 276 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 276 and 165.84 is: 248.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 276 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/276 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 276 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 45,771.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,771.84/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.81

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