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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 253 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 253 and 113.36 is: 156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 253 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/253 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 253 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 28,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680.08/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.47

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