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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.17, 274.71 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.17, 274.71 and 86.96 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.17 : 274.71 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.17/274.71 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.17x = 274.71 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.17x = 23,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,888.78/183.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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