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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.76 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.76 and 175.04 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.76 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.76 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.76 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 48,093.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,093.99/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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