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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.04, 273.32 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.04, 273.32 and 176.36 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.04 : 273.32 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.04/273.32 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.04x = 273.32 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.04x = 48,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,202.72/183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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