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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 275.42 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 275.42 and 173.90 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 275.42 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/275.42 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 275.42 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 47,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,894.60/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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