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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.03, 252.50 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.03, 252.50 and 116.73 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.03 : 252.50 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.03/252.50 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.03x = 252.50 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.03x = 29,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,474.33/183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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