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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.35, 274.98 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.35, 274.98 and 80.58 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.35 : 274.98 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.35/274.98 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.35x = 274.98 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.35x = 22,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157.89/183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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