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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.47, 275.01 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.47, 275.01 and 73.76 is: 110.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.47 : 275.01 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.47/275.01 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.47x = 275.01 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.47x = 20,284.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.78/183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.56

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