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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.47, 275.21 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.47, 275.21 and 110.37 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.47 : 275.21 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.47/275.21 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.47x = 275.21 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.47x = 30,374.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374.93/183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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