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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 253.71 and 117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 253.71 and 117.46 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 253.71 = 117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/253.71 = 117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 253.71 × 117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 29,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,800.78/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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