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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 252.32 and 173.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 252.32 and 173.44 is: 237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 252.32 = 173.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/252.32 = 173.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 252.32 × 173.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 43,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,762.38/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.89

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