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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.32, 274.66 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.32, 274.66 and 111.16 is: 166.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.32 : 274.66 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.32/274.66 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.32x = 274.66 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.32x = 30,531.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.21/183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.55

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