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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 252.78 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 252.78 and 117.81 is: 162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 252.78 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/252.78 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 252.78 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 29,780.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,780.01/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.52

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