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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 275.20 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 275.20 and 61.74 is: 92.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 275.20 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/275.20 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 275.20 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 16,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990.85/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.59

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