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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 275.46 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 275.46 and 114.78 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 275.46 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/275.46 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 275.46 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 31,617.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,617.30/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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