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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 275.38 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 275.38 and 176.18 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 275.38 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/275.38 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 275.38 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 48,514.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,514.63/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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