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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.18 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.18 and 110.51 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.18 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.18 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.18 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 30,408.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408.21/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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