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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 275.20 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 275.20 and 177.39 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 275.20 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/275.20 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 275.20 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 48,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,817.28/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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