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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 253.14 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 253.14 and 117.87 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 253.14 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/253.14 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 253.14 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 29,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,836.22/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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