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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 273.18 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 273.18 and 52.16 is: 78.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 273.18 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/273.18 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 273.18 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 14,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249.29/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.23

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