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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 253.38 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 253.38 and 172.60 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 253.38 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/253.38 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 253.38 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 43,733.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,733.39/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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