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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 275.18 and 111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 275.18 and 111.32 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 275.18 = 111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/275.18 = 111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 275.18 × 111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 30,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,631.11/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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