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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 274.36 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 274.36 and 114.56 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 274.36 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/274.36 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 274.36 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 31,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,430.68/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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