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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 253.41 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 253.41 and 113.74 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 253.41 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/253.41 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 253.41 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 28,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822.43/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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