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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 273.82 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 273.82 and 114.20 is: 170.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 273.82 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/273.82 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 273.82 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 31,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269.67/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.87

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