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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 253.44 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 253.44 and 176.96 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 253.44 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/253.44 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 253.44 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 44,848.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.74/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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