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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 252.96 and 146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 252.96 and 146.70 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 252.96 = 146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/252.96 = 146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 252.96 × 146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 37,109.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,109.23/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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