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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 274.85 and 169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 274.85 and 169.23 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 274.85 = 169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/274.85 = 169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 274.85 × 169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 46,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,512.87/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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