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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 274.84 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 274.84 and 67.70 is: 101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 274.84 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/274.84 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 274.84 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 18,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606.33/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.50

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