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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.07, 252.66 and 172.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.07, 252.66 and 172.09 is: 237.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.07 : 252.66 = 172.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.07/252.66 = 172.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.07x = 252.66 × 172.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.07x = 43,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,480.26/183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.51

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