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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 253.79 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 253.79 and 110.24 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 253.79 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/253.79 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 253.79 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 27,977.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977.81/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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