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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 253.09 and 117.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 253.09 and 117.91 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 253.09 = 117.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/253.09 = 117.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 253.09 × 117.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 29,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.84/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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