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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.13 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.13 and 118.38 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.13 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.13 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.13 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 32,569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,569.89/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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