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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 275.70 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 275.70 and 171.82 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 275.70 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/275.70 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 275.70 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 47,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,371.76/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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