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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 274.02 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 274.02 and 176.28 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 274.02 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/274.02 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 274.02 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 48,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,304.25/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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