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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 274.86 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 274.86 and 110.08 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 274.86 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/274.86 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 274.86 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 30,257.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.71/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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