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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.17, 273.33 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.17, 273.33 and 73.97 is: 110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.17 : 273.33 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.17/273.33 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.17x = 273.33 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.17x = 20,217.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.88/182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.98

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