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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 253.08 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 253.08 and 113.46 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 253.08 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/253.08 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 253.08 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 28,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,714.46/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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