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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.83, 251.59 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.83, 251.59 and 177.49 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.83 : 251.59 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.83/251.59 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.83x = 251.59 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.83x = 44,654.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654.71/182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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