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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 273.40 and 173.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 273.40 and 173.36 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 273.40 = 173.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/273.40 = 173.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 273.40 × 173.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 47,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,396.62/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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