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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.62, 254.04 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.62, 254.04 and 176.96 is: 244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.62 : 254.04 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.62/254.04 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.62x = 254.04 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.62x = 44,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954.92/183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.83

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