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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 253.87 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 253.87 and 154.58 is: 213.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 253.87 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/253.87 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 253.87 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 39,241.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,241.57/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.58

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