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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.75 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.75 and 161.91 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.75 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.75 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.75 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 44,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,483.40/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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