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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 253.08 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 253.08 and 120.38 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 253.08 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/253.08 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 253.08 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 30,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,464.51/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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