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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 273.61 and 171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 273.61 and 171.31 is: 255.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 273.61 = 171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/273.61 = 171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 273.61 × 171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 46,872.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872.13/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.74

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