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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 274.35 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 274.35 and 171.81 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 274.35 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/274.35 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 274.35 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 47,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,136.07/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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