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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.97 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.97 and 176.33 is: 264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.97 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.97 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.97 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 48,838.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,838.12/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.81

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