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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 275.31 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 275.31 and 179.49 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 275.31 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/275.31 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 275.31 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 49,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,415.39/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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