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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 276.08 and 173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 276.08 and 173.27 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 276.08 = 173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/276.08 = 173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 276.08 × 173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 47,834.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,834.13/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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