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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.96 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.96 and 114.84 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.96 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.96 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.96 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 31,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,576.55/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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