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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.19, 274.98 and 170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.19, 274.98 and 170.41 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.19 : 274.98 = 170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.19/274.98 = 170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.19x = 274.98 × 170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.19x = 46,859.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859.34/183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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