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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 253.12 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 253.12 and 113.53 is: 156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 253.12 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/253.12 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 253.12 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 28,736.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,736.71/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.64

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