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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 253.70 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 253.70 and 118.34 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 253.70 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/253.70 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 253.70 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 30,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,022.86/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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