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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 253.32 and 113.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 253.32 and 113.64 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 253.32 = 113.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/253.32 = 113.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 253.32 × 113.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 28,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,787.28/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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