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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 273.96 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 273.96 and 114.66 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 273.96 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/273.96 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 273.96 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 31,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,412.25/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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