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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.44 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.44 and 118.40 is: 177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.44 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.44 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.44 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 32,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.22/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.77

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