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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 252.81 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 252.81 and 104.49 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 252.81 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/252.81 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 252.81 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 26,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416.12/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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