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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 274.78 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 274.78 and 106.34 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 274.78 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/274.78 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 274.78 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 29,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219.57/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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