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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.79, 274.17 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.79, 274.17 and 170.69 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.79 : 274.17 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.79/274.17 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.79x = 274.17 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.79x = 46,798.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,798.08/183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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