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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 253.45 and 118.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 253.45 and 118.29 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 253.45 = 118.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/253.45 = 118.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 253.45 × 118.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 29,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,979.33/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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