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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 273.15 and 117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 273.15 and 117.09 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 273.15 = 117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/273.15 = 117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 273.15 × 117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 31,983.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,983.13/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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