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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.70 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.70 and 169.60 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.70 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.70 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.70 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 46,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,758.72/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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