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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 253.39 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 253.39 and 146.72 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 253.39 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/253.39 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 253.39 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 37,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,177.38/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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