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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 274.74 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 274.74 and 80.43 is: 120.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 274.74 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/274.74 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 274.74 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 22,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097.34/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.61

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