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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 274.87 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 274.87 and 55.02 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 274.87 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/274.87 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 274.87 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 15,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,123.35/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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