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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.50 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.50 and 118.22 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.50 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.50 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.50 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 29,968.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,968.77/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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