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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 273.24 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 273.24 and 176.42 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 273.24 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/273.24 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 273.24 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 48,205.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,205.00/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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