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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 273.36 and 175.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 273.36 and 175.67 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 273.36 = 175.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/273.36 = 175.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 273.36 × 175.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 48,018.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,018.91/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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