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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 252.34 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 252.34 and 117.36 is: 161.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 252.34 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/252.34 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 252.34 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 29,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,614.62/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.98

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