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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.27 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.27 and 110.48 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.27 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.27 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.27 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 30,411.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,411.83/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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