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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 274.98 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 274.98 and 114.73 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 274.98 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/274.98 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 274.98 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 31,548.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548.46/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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