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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 273.15 and 180.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 273.15 and 180.99 is: 271.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 273.15 = 180.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/273.15 = 180.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 273.15 × 180.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 49,437.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,437.42/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.53

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