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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 274.89 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 274.89 and 110.40 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 274.89 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/274.89 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 274.89 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 30,347.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,347.05/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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