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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 275.63 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 275.63 and 111.69 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 275.63 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/275.63 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 275.63 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 30,784.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,784.56/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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