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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.18, 273.21 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.18, 273.21 and 171.84 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.18 : 273.21 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.18/273.21 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.18x = 273.21 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.18x = 46,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,948.41/183.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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