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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 274.73 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 274.73 and 111.20 is: 166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 274.73 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/274.73 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 274.73 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 30,548.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.05/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.67

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