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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.77, 273.91 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.77, 273.91 and 177.51 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.77 : 273.91 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.77/273.91 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.77x = 273.91 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.77x = 48,621.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,621.76/182.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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