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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.28 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.28 and 110.60 is: 165.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.28 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.28 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.28 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 30,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,444.59/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.47

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