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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 273.32 and 169.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 273.32 and 169.75 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 273.32 = 169.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/273.32 = 169.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 273.32 × 169.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 46,396.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,396.07/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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