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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 252.58 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 252.58 and 175.34 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 252.58 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/252.58 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 252.58 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 44,287.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287.38/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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