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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 275.78 and 110.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 275.78 and 110.69 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 275.78 = 110.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/275.78 = 110.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 275.78 × 110.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 30,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,524.16/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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