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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 253.47 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 253.47 and 172.11 is: 237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 253.47 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/253.47 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 253.47 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 43,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,624.72/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.56

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