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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 252.45 and 117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 252.45 and 117.41 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 252.45 = 117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/252.45 = 117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 252.45 × 117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 29,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,638.89/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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