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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 252.90 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 252.90 and 116.94 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 252.90 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/252.90 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 252.90 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 29,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574.13/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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