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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 276.69 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 276.69 and 167.04 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 276.69 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/276.69 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 276.69 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 46,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,218.30/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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