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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 274.55 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 274.55 and 111.01 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 274.55 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/274.55 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 274.55 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 30,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,476.55/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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