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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.50 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.50 and 118.74 is: 178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.50 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.50 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.50 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 32,712.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712.87/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.14

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