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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 253.23 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 253.23 and 117.18 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 253.23 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/253.23 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 253.23 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 29,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,673.49/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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