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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 273.42 and 171.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 273.42 and 171.91 is: 256.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 273.42 = 171.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/273.42 = 171.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 273.42 × 171.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 47,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,003.63/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.03

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