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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 275.27 and 170.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 275.27 and 170.36 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 275.27 = 170.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/275.27 = 170.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 275.27 × 170.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 46,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,892.77/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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