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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 275.81 and 110.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 275.81 and 110.77 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 275.81 = 110.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/275.81 = 110.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 275.81 × 110.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 30,550.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,550.23/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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