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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 273.88 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 273.88 and 177.32 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 273.88 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/273.88 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 273.88 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 48,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565.31/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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