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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 274.63 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 274.63 and 114.76 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 274.63 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/274.63 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 274.63 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 31,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,517.51/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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