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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 253.17 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 253.17 and 113.56 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 253.17 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/253.17 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 253.17 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 28,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,749.35/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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