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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 273.60 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 273.60 and 176.44 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 273.60 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/273.60 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 273.60 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 48,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273.98/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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