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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 253.36 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 253.36 and 118 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 253.36 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/253.36 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 253.36 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 29,896.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,896.48/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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