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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.52 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.52 and 46.74 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.52 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.52 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.52 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 12,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,877.80/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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