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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.27 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.27 and 53.51 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.27 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.27 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.27 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 14,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,729.09/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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