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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 274.64 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 274.64 and 73.46 is: 110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 274.64 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/274.64 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 274.64 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 20,174.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174.24/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.11

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