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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 275.34 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 275.34 and 61.79 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 275.34 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/275.34 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 275.34 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 17,012.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.95/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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