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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 273.49 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 273.49 and 178.91 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 273.49 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/273.49 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 273.49 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 48,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930.10/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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