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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 274.59 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 274.59 and 170.96 is: 256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 274.59 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/274.59 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 274.59 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 46,942.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942.53/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.18

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