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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 274.87 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 274.87 and 46.29 is: 69.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 274.87 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/274.87 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 274.87 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 12,723.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,723.73/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.44

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