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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.23 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.23 and 52.12 is: 78.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.23 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.23 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.23 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 14,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,240.75/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.19

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