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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 275.19 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 275.19 and 118.41 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 275.19 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/275.19 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 275.19 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 32,583.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.87/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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