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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 274.27 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 274.27 and 114.47 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 274.27 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/274.27 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 274.27 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 31,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395.69/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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