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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.70 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.70 and 171.89 is: 257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.70 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.70 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.70 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 47,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,216.81/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.80

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