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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 274.58 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 274.58 and 122.32 is: 183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 274.58 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/274.58 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 274.58 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 33,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,586.63/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.19

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