## Step 1: Define the symbolic representation of the problem
The problem involves two variables: 'milligrams of magnesium' and 'milligrams of vitamin B3'. Let's denote 'milligrams of magnesium' as $x_1$ and 'milligrams of vitamin B3' as $x_2$. The objective function to maximize is $5.17x_1^2 + 2.62x_1x_2 + 5.21x_2^2 + 6.16x_1 + 4.47x_2$.

## Step 2: List the constraints in symbolic notation
The constraints given are:
- The muscle growth index of $x_1$ is 17, so $17x_1$ is a given but we have $r0: 17x1 + 10x2 \geq 102$ as a constraint for muscle growth index minimum.
- The energy stability index for $x_1$ is 23, and for $x_2$ is 5, so we have $23x_1 + 5x_2 \geq 27$.
- $4x_1 - 2x_2 \geq 0$.
- The total combined muscle growth index must be $\leq 177$, so $17x_1 + 10x_2 \leq 177$.
- The total combined energy stability index squared is not directly given but we have $23x_1 + 5x_2 \leq 136$ and $(23x_1)^2 + (5x_2)^2 \leq 136$ is not directly stated but $(23x_1 + 5x_2) \leq 136$.

## 3: Correct and Clarify Constraints
Correcting and clarifying the constraints based on the problem statement:
- $17x_1 = 17$ (given, but seems to be an index, not a direct constraint)
- $23x_1 = 23$ (given, but seems to be an index, not a direct constraint)
- $10x_2$ for muscle growth index
- $5x_2$ for energy stability index
- $17x_1 + 10x_2 \geq 102$
- $23x_1 + 5x_2 \geq 27$
- $4x_1 - 2x_2 \geq 0$
- $17x_1 + 10x_2 \leq 177$
- $23x_1 + 5x_2 \leq 136$

## 4: Formulate the Symbolic Representation
The symbolic representation is:
- Variables: $x_1$ ('milligrams of magnesium'), $x_2$ ('milligrams of vitamin B3')
- Objective Function: $5.17x_1^2 + 2.62x_1x_2 + 5.21x_2^2 + 6.16x_1 + 4.47x_2$
- Constraints:
  1. $17x_1 + 10x_2 \geq 102$
  2. $23x_1 + 5x_2 \geq 27$
  3. $4x_1 - 2x_2 \geq 0$
  4. $17x_1 + 10x_2 \leq 177$
  5. $23x_1 + 5x_2 \leq 136$

## 5: Convert to Gurobi Code
```python
import gurobi

# Define the model
model = gurobi.Model()

# Define the variables
x1 = model.addVar(name="milligrams_of_magnesium", lb=-gurobi.GRB.INFINITY, ub=gurobi.GRB.INFINITY)
x2 = model.addVar(name="milligrams_of_vitamin_B3", lb=-gurobi.GRB.INFINITY, ub=gurobi.GRB.INFINITY)

# Define the objective function
model.setObjective(5.17*x1**2 + 2.62*x1*x2 + 5.21*x2**2 + 6.16*x1 + 4.47*x2, gurobi.GRB.MAXIMIZE)

# Add constraints
model.addConstr(17*x1 + 10*x2 >= 102)
model.addConstr(23*x1 + 5*x2 >= 27)
model.addConstr(4*x1 - 2*x2 >= 0)
model.addConstr(17*x1 + 10*x2 <= 177)
model.addConstr(23*x1 + 5*x2 <= 136)

# Optimize the model
model.optimize()

# Print the solution
if model.status == gurobi.GRB.OPTIMAL:
    print("Optimal solution found.")
    print(f"Milligrams of magnesium: {x1.varValue}")
    print(f"Milligrams of vitamin B3: {x2.varValue}")
    print(f"Objective function value: {model.objVal}")
else:
    print("No optimal solution found.")
```

## 6: Provide Symbolic Representation in JSON Format
```json
{
    "sym_variables": [
        ["x1", "milligrams of magnesium"],
        ["x2", "milligrams of vitamin B3"]
    ],
    "objective_function": "5.17*x1^2 + 2.62*x1*x2 + 5.21*x2^2 + 6.16*x1 + 4.47*x2",
    "constraints": [
        "17*x1 + 10*x2 >= 102",
        "23*x1 + 5*x2 >= 27",
        "4*x1 - 2*x2 >= 0",
        "17*x1 + 10*x2 <= 177",
        "23*x1 + 5*x2 <= 136"
    ]
}
```