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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.10, 274.72 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.10, 274.72 and 171.71 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.10 : 274.72 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.10/274.72 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.10x = 274.72 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.10x = 47,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,172.17/183.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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