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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 274.92 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 274.92 and 110.34 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 274.92 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/274.92 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 274.92 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 30,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,334.67/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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