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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 274.88 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 274.88 and 177.84 is: 266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 274.88 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/274.88 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 274.88 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 48,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,884.66/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.95

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