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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 275.49 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 275.49 and 53.66 is: 80.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 275.49 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/275.49 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 275.49 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 14,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,781.42/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.47

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