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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 275.10 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 275.10 and 46.45 is: 69.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 275.10 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/275.10 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 275.10 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 12,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,777.71/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.67

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