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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.41, 274.10 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.41, 274.10 and 177.85 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.41 : 274.10 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.41/274.10 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.41x = 274.10 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.41x = 48,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,748.69/182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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