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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.64 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.64 and 109.88 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.64 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.64 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.64 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 30,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,176.89/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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