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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.19, 252.89 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.19, 252.89 and 172.12 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.19 : 252.89 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.19/252.89 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.19x = 252.89 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.19x = 43,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,527.43/183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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