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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 253.43 and 117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 253.43 and 117.38 is: 161.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 253.43 = 117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/253.43 = 117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 253.43 × 117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 29,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,745.76/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.92

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