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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 274.37 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 274.37 and 74.66 is: 111.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 274.37 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/274.37 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 274.37 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 20,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482.72/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.86

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