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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 252.54 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 252.54 and 171.74 is: 236.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 252.54 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/252.54 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 252.54 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 43,371.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,371.22/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.54

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