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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 274.96 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 274.96 and 181.42 is: 271.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 274.96 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/274.96 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 274.96 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 49,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,883.24/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.92

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