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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.76 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.76 and 102.53 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.76 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.76 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.76 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 28,169.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169.77/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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