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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 274.66 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 274.66 and 53.12 is: 79.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 274.66 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/274.66 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 274.66 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 14,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,588.57/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.67

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