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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.41, 274.81 and 176.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.41, 274.81 and 176.57 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.41 : 274.81 = 176.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.41/274.81 = 176.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.41x = 274.81 × 176.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.41x = 48,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524.11/183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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