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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 273.98 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 273.98 and 175.66 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 273.98 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/273.98 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 273.98 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 48,127.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127.33/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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