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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 272.76 and 73.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 272.76 and 73.76 is: 110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 272.76 = 73.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/272.76 = 73.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 272.76 × 73.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 20,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,118.78/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.54

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