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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 253.34 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 253.34 and 118.03 is: 162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 253.34 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/253.34 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 253.34 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 29,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,901.72/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.92

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