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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 276.32 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 276.32 and 171.57 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 276.32 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/276.32 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 276.32 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 47,408.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408.22/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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