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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.80 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.80 and 110.30 is: 165.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.80 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.80 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.80 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 30,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,310.44/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.45

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