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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 275.74 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 275.74 and 110.79 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 275.74 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/275.74 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 275.74 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 30,549.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549.23/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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