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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.07, 274.45 and 172.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.07, 274.45 and 172.89 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.07 : 274.45 = 172.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.07/274.45 = 172.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.07x = 274.45 × 172.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.07x = 47,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,449.66/183.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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