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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.38 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.38 and 177.66 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.38 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.38 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.38 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 48,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,567.80/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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