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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 274.65 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 274.65 and 115.06 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 274.65 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/274.65 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 274.65 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 31,601.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601.23/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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