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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.62 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.62 and 118.42 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.62 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.62 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.62 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 30,033.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033.05/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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