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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 253.22 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 253.22 and 170.55 is: 234.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 253.22 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/253.22 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 253.22 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 43,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,185.82/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.91

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