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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 274.80 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 274.80 and 172.72 is: 258.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 274.80 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/274.80 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 274.80 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 47,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,463.46/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.43

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