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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 275.10 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 275.10 and 169.64 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 275.10 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/275.10 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 275.10 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 46,666.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666.59/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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