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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 275.16 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 275.16 and 115.13 is: 172.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 275.16 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/275.16 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 275.16 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 31,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,679.17/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.56

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