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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.92, 253.48 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.92, 253.48 and 176.48 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.92 : 253.48 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.92/253.48 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.92x = 253.48 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.92x = 44,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,733.72/183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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