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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 275.53 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 275.53 and 170.63 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 275.53 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/275.53 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 275.53 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 47,011.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,011.88/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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