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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.74 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.74 and 96.50 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.74 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.74 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.74 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 26,512.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,512.41/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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