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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.02, 273.99 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.02, 273.99 and 175.10 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.02 : 273.99 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.02/273.99 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.02x = 273.99 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.02x = 47,975.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,975.65/183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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