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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 252.78 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 252.78 and 117.74 is: 162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 252.78 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/252.78 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 252.78 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 29,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,761.05/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.44

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