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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 274.81 and 73.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 274.81 and 73.55 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 274.81 = 73.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/274.81 = 73.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 274.81 × 73.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 20,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210.67/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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