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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.83 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.83 and 74.97 is: 112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.83 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.83 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.83 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 20,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,604.01/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.49

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