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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 252.63 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 252.63 and 117.71 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 252.63 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/252.63 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 252.63 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 29,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735.81/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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