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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 275.40 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 275.40 and 119.34 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 275.40 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/275.40 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 275.40 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 32,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,866.24/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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