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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 275.49 and 115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 275.49 and 115.32 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 275.49 = 115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/275.49 = 115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 275.49 × 115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 31,769.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,769.51/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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