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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 274.64 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 274.64 and 178.75 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 274.64 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/274.64 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 274.64 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 49,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,090.77/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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