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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.33 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.33 and 110.38 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.33 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.33 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.33 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 30,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.93/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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