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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.07, 252.75 and 116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.07, 252.75 and 116.71 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.07 : 252.75 = 116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.07/252.75 = 116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.07x = 252.75 × 116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.07x = 29,498.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,498.45/183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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