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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 274.96 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 274.96 and 80.64 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 274.96 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/274.96 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 274.96 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 22,172.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.77/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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