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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 273.01 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 273.01 and 53.76 is: 80.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 273.01 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/273.01 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 273.01 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 14,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,677.02/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.64

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