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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 274.89 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 274.89 and 175.57 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 274.89 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/274.89 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 274.89 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 48,262.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,262.44/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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