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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 274.57 and 111.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 274.57 and 111.01 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 274.57 = 111.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/274.57 = 111.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 274.57 × 111.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 30,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480.02/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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