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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.22, 252.79 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.22, 252.79 and 117.61 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.22 : 252.79 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.22/252.79 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.22x = 252.79 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.22x = 29,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729.71/183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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