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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 273.65 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 273.65 and 177.88 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 273.65 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/273.65 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 273.65 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 48,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,676.86/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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