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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 253.92 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 253.92 and 118.48 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 253.92 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/253.92 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 253.92 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 30,084.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,084.44/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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