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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 275.34 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 275.34 and 110.64 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 275.34 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/275.34 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 275.34 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 30,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463.62/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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