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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 274.58 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.01, 274.58 and 114.45 is: 171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.01 : 274.58 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.01/274.58 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.01x = 274.58 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.01x = 31,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,425.11/183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.71

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