Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 276.30 and 160.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183.99, 276.30 and 160.95 is: 241.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183.99 : 276.30 = 160.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183.99/276.30 = 160.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183.99x = 276.30 × 160.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183.99x = 44,470.49 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,470.49/183.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241.70
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