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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 272.60 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 272.60 and 176.97 is: 263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 272.60 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/272.60 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 272.60 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 48,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,242.02/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.55

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