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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.82 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.82 and 118.45 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.82 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.82 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.82 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 30,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064.98/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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