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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 252.50 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 252.50 and 117.54 is: 162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 252.50 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/252.50 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 252.50 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 29,678.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,678.85/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.18

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