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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 272.28 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 272.28 and 176.82 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 272.28 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/272.28 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 272.28 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 48,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144.55/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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