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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 253.43 and 117.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 253.43 and 117.27 is: 161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 253.43 = 117.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/253.43 = 117.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 253.43 × 117.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 29,718.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718.47/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.93

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