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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.56 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.56 and 46.76 is: 70.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.56 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.56 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.56 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 12,885.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,885.19/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.13

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