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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 252.58 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 252.58 and 146.33 is: 201.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 252.58 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/252.58 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 252.58 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 36,960.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,960.03/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.71

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