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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.88, 275.46 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.88, 275.46 and 178.84 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.88 : 275.46 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.88/275.46 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.88x = 275.46 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.88x = 49,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,263.27/183.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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