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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.84, 272.76 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.84, 272.76 and 176.56 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.84 : 272.76 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.84/272.76 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.84x = 272.76 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.84x = 48,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,158.51/181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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