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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 273.84 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 273.84 and 176.58 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 273.84 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/273.84 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 273.84 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 48,354.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354.67/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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