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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.65, 253.30 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.65, 253.30 and 117.19 is: 161.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.65 : 253.30 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.65/253.30 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.65x = 253.30 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.65x = 29,684.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684.62/183.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.64

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