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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.42 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.42 and 118.55 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.42 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.42 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.42 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 32,649.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,649.07/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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