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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 253.02 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 253.02 and 117.76 is: 162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 253.02 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/253.02 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 253.02 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 29,795.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,795.64/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.57

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