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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 253.70 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 253.70 and 113.86 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 253.70 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/253.70 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 253.70 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 28,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,886.28/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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