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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.89 and 53.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.89 and 53.24 is: 79.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.89 = 53.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.89 = 53.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.89 × 53.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 14,633.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633.77/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.87

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