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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 253.73 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 253.73 and 110.17 is: 152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 253.73 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/253.73 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 253.73 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 27,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,953.52/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.05

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