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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 274.58 and 54.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 274.58 and 54.80 is: 82.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 274.58 = 54.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/274.58 = 54.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 274.58 × 54.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 15,047.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047.81/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.20

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