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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.95, 253.85 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.95, 253.85 and 177.41 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.95 : 253.85 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.95/253.85 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.95x = 253.85 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.95x = 45,033.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033.37/183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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