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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 274.96 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 274.96 and 122.72 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 274.96 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/274.96 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 274.96 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 33,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,743.09/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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