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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 252.94 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 252.94 and 113.34 is: 156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 252.94 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/252.94 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 252.94 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 28,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,668.22/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.40

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