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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 253.80 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 253.80 and 118.40 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 253.80 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/253.80 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 253.80 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 30,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048.65/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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