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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 274.17 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 274.17 and 175.39 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 274.17 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/274.17 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 274.17 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 48,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,086.68/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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