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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 274.82 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 274.82 and 110.59 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 274.82 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/274.82 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 274.82 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 30,391.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,391.10/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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