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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 253.28 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 253.28 and 113.62 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 253.28 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/253.28 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 253.28 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 28,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777.67/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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