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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 253.63 and 118.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 253.63 and 118.33 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 253.63 = 118.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/253.63 = 118.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 253.63 × 118.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 30,011.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,011.55/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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