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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 274.59 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 274.59 and 172.17 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 274.59 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/274.59 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 274.59 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 47,276.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,276.16/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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