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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.55 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.55 and 115.20 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.55 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.55 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.55 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 31,743.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,743.36/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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