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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.41, 253.09 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.41, 253.09 and 104.73 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.41 : 253.09 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.41/253.09 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.41x = 253.09 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.41x = 26,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,506.01/183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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