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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 252.79 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 252.79 and 170.14 is: 234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 252.79 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/252.79 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 252.79 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 43,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,009.69/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.67

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