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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 272.09 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 272.09 and 177.20 is: 263.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 272.09 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/272.09 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 272.09 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 48,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,212.99/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.51

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