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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 275.76 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 275.76 and 115.22 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 275.76 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/275.76 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 275.76 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 31,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,773.07/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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