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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.08, 272.72 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.08, 272.72 and 179.44 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.08 : 272.72 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.08/272.72 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.08x = 272.72 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.08x = 48,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,936.64/183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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