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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 274.48 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 274.48 and 118.04 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 274.48 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/274.48 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 274.48 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 32,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399.62/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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