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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 253.44 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 253.44 and 134.46 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 253.44 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/253.44 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 253.44 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 34,077.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,077.54/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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