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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 252.72 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 252.72 and 170.10 is: 234.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 252.72 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/252.72 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 252.72 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 42,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,987.67/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.14

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