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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 275.20 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 275.20 and 73.74 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 275.20 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/275.20 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 275.20 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 20,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294.10/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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