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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.77 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.77 and 118.13 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.77 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.77 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.77 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 32,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.62/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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