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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 253.36 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 253.36 and 118.10 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 253.36 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/253.36 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 253.36 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 29,921.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921.82/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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