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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 274.78 and 110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 274.78 and 110.20 is: 165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 274.78 = 110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/274.78 = 110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 274.78 × 110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 30,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280.76/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.01

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