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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 273.92 and 175.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 273.92 and 175.10 is: 261.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 273.92 = 175.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/273.92 = 175.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 273.92 × 175.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 47,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,962.52/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.03

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