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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 275.02 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 275.02 and 73.67 is: 110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 275.02 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/275.02 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 275.02 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 20,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259.16/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.55

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