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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.73, 275.64 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.73, 275.64 and 53.74 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.73 : 275.64 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.73/275.64 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.73x = 275.64 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.73x = 14,811.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,811.52/183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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