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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 274.55 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 274.55 and 111.03 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 274.55 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/274.55 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 274.55 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 30,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.73/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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