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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.17, 273.19 and 78.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.17, 273.19 and 78.04 is: 117.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.17 : 273.19 = 78.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.17/273.19 = 78.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.17x = 273.19 × 78.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.17x = 21,319.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,319.55/182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.03

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