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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.73, 253.18 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.73, 253.18 and 131.18 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.73 : 253.18 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.73/253.18 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.73x = 253.18 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.73x = 33,211.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,211.82/183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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