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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 253.26 and 117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 253.26 and 117.14 is: 161.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 253.26 = 117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/253.26 = 117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 253.26 × 117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 29,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665.02/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.73

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