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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 275.05 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 275.05 and 53.33 is: 80.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 275.05 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/275.05 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 275.05 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 14,669.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669.73/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.02

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