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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 251.03 and 176.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 251.03 and 176.30 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 251.03 = 176.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/251.03 = 176.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 251.03 × 176.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 44,257.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,257.00/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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