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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 274.88 and 67.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 274.88 and 67.71 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 274.88 = 67.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/274.88 = 67.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 274.88 × 67.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 18,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612.12/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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