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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 275.37 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 275.37 and 111.58 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 275.37 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/275.37 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 275.37 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 30,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,725.78/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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