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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.17, 273.24 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.17, 273.24 and 100.06 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.17 : 273.24 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.17/273.24 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.17x = 273.24 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.17x = 27,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,340.69/182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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