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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 252.72 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 252.72 and 117.66 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 252.72 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/252.72 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 252.72 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 29,735.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,735.04/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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