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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 273.23 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 273.23 and 113.70 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 273.23 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/273.23 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 273.23 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 31,066.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066.25/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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