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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 275.28 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 275.28 and 61.78 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 275.28 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/275.28 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 275.28 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 17,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006.80/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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