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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 274.19 and 170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 274.19 and 170.39 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 274.19 = 170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/274.19 = 170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 274.19 × 170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 46,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,718.38/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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