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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.06, 274.60 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.06, 274.60 and 173.84 is: 260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.06 : 274.60 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.06/274.60 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.06x = 274.60 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.06x = 47,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,736.46/183.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.77

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