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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 253.76 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 253.76 and 118.40 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 253.76 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/253.76 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 253.76 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 30,045.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,045.18/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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