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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 252.90 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 252.90 and 117.87 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 252.90 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/252.90 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 252.90 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 29,809.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809.32/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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