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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.31, 276.26 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.31, 276.26 and 173.59 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.31 : 276.26 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.31/276.26 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.31x = 276.26 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.31x = 47,956.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,956.95/183.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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