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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.01, 272.73 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.01, 272.73 and 117.75 is: 176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.01 : 272.73 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.01/272.73 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.01x = 272.73 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.01x = 32,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,113.96/182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.44

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