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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 252.81 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 252.81 and 174.66 is: 240.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 252.81 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/252.81 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 252.81 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 44,155.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155.79/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.66

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