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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 252.94 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 252.94 and 104.64 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 252.94 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/252.94 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 252.94 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 26,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,467.38/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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