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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 253.02 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 253.02 and 109.74 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 253.02 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/253.02 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 253.02 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 27,766.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766.41/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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