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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.32 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.32 and 118.20 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.32 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.32 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.32 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 29,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,942.42/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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