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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 271.68 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 271.68 and 177.18 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 271.68 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/271.68 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 271.68 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 48,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,136.26/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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