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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 272 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 272 and 145.76 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 272 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/272 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 272 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 39,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,646.72/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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