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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 252.71 and 117.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 252.71 and 117.59 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 252.71 = 117.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/252.71 = 117.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 252.71 × 117.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 29,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,714.32/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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