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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 275.68 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 275.68 and 176.96 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 275.68 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/275.68 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 275.68 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 48,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,784.33/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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