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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 253.04 and 173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 253.04 and 173.25 is: 238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 253.04 = 173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/253.04 = 173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 253.04 × 173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 43,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,838.31/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.89

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