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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 272.60 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 272.60 and 176.07 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 272.60 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/272.60 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 272.60 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 47,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,996.44/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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