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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 252.49 and 117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 252.49 and 117.60 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 252.49 = 117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/252.49 = 117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 252.49 × 117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 29,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,692.82/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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