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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 274.17 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 274.17 and 178.36 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 274.17 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/274.17 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 274.17 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 48,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,900.96/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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