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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 253.16 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 253.16 and 113.44 is: 156.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 253.16 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/253.16 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 253.16 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 28,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,718.29/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.59

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