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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 253.50 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 253.50 and 118.24 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 253.50 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/253.50 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 253.50 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 29,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973.84/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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