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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 275.67 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 275.67 and 111.69 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 275.67 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/275.67 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 275.67 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 30,789.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789.58/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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