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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.10, 273.07 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.10, 273.07 and 66.54 is: 99.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.10 : 273.07 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.10/273.07 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.10x = 273.07 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.10x = 18,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170.08/182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.78

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