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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 253.42 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 253.42 and 118.27 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 253.42 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/253.42 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 253.42 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 29,971.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,971.98/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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