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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 275.77 and 177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 275.77 and 177.82 is: 266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 275.77 = 177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/275.77 = 177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 275.77 × 177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 49,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,037.42/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.46

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