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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.13, 273.27 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.13, 273.27 and 175.14 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.13 : 273.27 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.13/273.27 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.13x = 273.27 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.13x = 47,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,860.51/182.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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