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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182, 273.02 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182, 273.02 and 73.77 is: 110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182 : 273.02 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182/273.02 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182x = 273.02 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182x = 20,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,140.69/182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.66

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