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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.28 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.28 and 96.18 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.28 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.28 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.28 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 26,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379.77/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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