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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 275.04 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 275.04 and 53.37 is: 80.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 275.04 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/275.04 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 275.04 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 14,678.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678.88/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.04

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