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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.55, 274.63 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.55, 274.63 and 112.94 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.55 : 274.63 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.55/274.63 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.55x = 274.63 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.55x = 31,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,017.17/183.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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