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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 252.90 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 252.90 and 174.48 is: 240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 252.90 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/252.90 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 252.90 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 44,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125.99/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.42

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