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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.81, 253.59 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.81, 253.59 and 118.36 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.81 : 253.59 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.81/253.59 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.81x = 253.59 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.81x = 30,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,014.28/183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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