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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 253.15 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 253.15 and 117.98 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 253.15 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/253.15 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 253.15 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 29,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866.64/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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