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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.85 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.85 and 115.44 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.85 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.85 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.85 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 31,844.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,844.12/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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