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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 275.58 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 275.58 and 183.51 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 275.58 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/275.58 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 275.58 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 50,571.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,571.69/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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