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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 253.38 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 253.38 and 175.84 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 253.38 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/253.38 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 253.38 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 44,554.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,554.34/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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