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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 253.26 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 253.26 and 118.06 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 253.26 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/253.26 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 253.26 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 29,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,899.88/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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