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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.80 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.80 and 114.88 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.80 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.80 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.80 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 31,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569.02/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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