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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 252.48 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 252.48 and 177.44 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 252.48 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/252.48 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 252.48 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 44,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,800.05/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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