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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.18 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.18 and 46.50 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.18 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.18 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.18 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 12,795.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795.99/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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