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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 253.08 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 253.08 and 117.93 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 253.08 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/253.08 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 253.08 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 29,845.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845.72/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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