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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 253.08 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 253.08 and 118.08 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 253.08 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/253.08 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 253.08 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 29,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,883.69/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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