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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 252.42 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 252.42 and 171.12 is: 235.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 252.42 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/252.42 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 252.42 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 43,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194.11/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.01

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