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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 253.16 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 253.16 and 113.51 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 253.16 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/253.16 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 253.16 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 28,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,735.62/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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