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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 252.72 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 252.72 and 173.88 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 252.72 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/252.72 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 252.72 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 43,942.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942.95/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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