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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 253.21 and 117.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 253.21 and 117.13 is: 161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 253.21 = 117.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/253.21 = 117.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 253.21 × 117.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 29,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658.49/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.55

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