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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 253.72 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 253.72 and 118.38 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 253.72 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/253.72 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 253.72 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 30,035.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,035.37/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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