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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 274.08 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 274.08 and 176 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 274.08 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/274.08 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 274.08 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 48,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,238.08/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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