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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.76 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.76 and 118.85 is: 178.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.76 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.76 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.76 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 32,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,772.70/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.37

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