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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 253.72 and 118.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 253.72 and 118.31 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 253.72 = 118.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/253.72 = 118.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 253.72 × 118.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 30,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,016.34/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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