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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.03, 272.64 and 173.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.03, 272.64 and 173.93 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.03 : 272.64 = 173.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.03/272.64 = 173.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.03x = 272.64 × 173.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.03x = 47,420.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,420.28/182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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