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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 274.69 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 274.69 and 111.43 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 274.69 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/274.69 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 274.69 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 30,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,608.71/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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