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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 274.74 and 73.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 274.74 and 73.44 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 274.74 = 73.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/274.74 = 73.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 274.74 × 73.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 20,176.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,176.91/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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