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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.20 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.20 and 55.18 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.20 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.20 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.20 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 15,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,185.54/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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