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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 252.86 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 252.86 and 117.82 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 252.86 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/252.86 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 252.86 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 29,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791.97/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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