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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 253.04 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 253.04 and 131 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 253.04 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/253.04 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 253.04 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 33,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148.24/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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