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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 252.75 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 252.75 and 117.69 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 252.75 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/252.75 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 252.75 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 29,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,746.15/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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