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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.83 and 74.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.83 and 74.99 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.83 = 74.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.83 = 74.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.83 × 74.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 20,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,609.50/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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