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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.25, 274.67 and 80.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.25, 274.67 and 80.62 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.25 : 274.67 = 80.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.25/274.67 = 80.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.25x = 274.67 × 80.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.25x = 22,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.90/183.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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