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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 274.75 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 274.75 and 73.47 is: 110.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 274.75 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/274.75 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 274.75 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 20,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185.88/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.18

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