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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.98, 275.52 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.98, 275.52 and 115.46 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.98 : 275.52 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.98/275.52 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.98x = 275.52 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.98x = 31,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,811.54/183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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