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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 276 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 276 and 179.20 is: 269.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 276 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/276 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 276 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 49,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,459.20/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.15

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