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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.91, 253.77 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.91, 253.77 and 170.83 is: 235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.91 : 253.77 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.91/253.77 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.91x = 253.77 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.91x = 43,351.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351.53/183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.72

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