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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 274.78 and 67.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 274.78 and 67.68 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 274.78 = 67.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/274.78 = 67.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 274.78 × 67.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 18,597.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,597.11/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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