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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.29, 274.98 and 80.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.29, 274.98 and 80.55 is: 120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.29 : 274.98 = 80.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.29/274.98 = 80.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.29x = 274.98 × 80.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.29x = 22,149.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,149.64/183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.84

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