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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 275.01 and 61.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 275.01 and 61.61 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 275.01 = 61.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/275.01 = 61.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 275.01 × 61.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 16,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941.76/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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