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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273.14 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273.14 and 179.30 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273.14 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273.14 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273.14 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 48,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,974.00/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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