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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.11, 275.13 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.11, 275.13 and 171.26 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.11 : 275.13 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.11/275.13 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.11x = 275.13 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.11x = 47,117.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,117.39/183.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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