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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 252.05 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 252.05 and 177.80 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 252.05 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/252.05 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 252.05 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 44,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814.49/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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