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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 273.16 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 273.16 and 66.51 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 273.16 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/273.16 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 273.16 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 18,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,169.29/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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