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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 272.40 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 272.40 and 176.80 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 272.40 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/272.40 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 272.40 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 48,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,160.32/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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