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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 251.25 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 251.25 and 174.44 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 251.25 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/251.25 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 251.25 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 43,827.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,827.59/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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