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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.61, 275.31 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.61, 275.31 and 118.71 is: 177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.61 : 275.31 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.61/275.31 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.61x = 275.31 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.61x = 32,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,680.08/183.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.99

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