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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 250.76 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 250.76 and 177.20 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 250.76 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/250.76 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 250.76 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 44,434.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,434.67/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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