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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 254.33 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 254.33 and 172.40 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 254.33 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/254.33 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 254.33 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 43,846.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,846.49/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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