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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273.07 and 45.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273.07 and 45.09 is: 67.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273.07 = 45.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273.07 = 45.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273.07 × 45.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 12,312.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,312.61/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.64

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