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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 275.46 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 275.46 and 111.64 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 275.46 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/275.46 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 275.46 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 30,752.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,752.35/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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