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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 275.04 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 275.04 and 111.21 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 275.04 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/275.04 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 275.04 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 30,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.20/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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