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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.37, 271.10 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.37, 271.10 and 176.91 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.37 : 271.10 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.37/271.10 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.37x = 271.10 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.37x = 47,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,959.42/182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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