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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 273.24 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 273.24 and 73.91 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 273.24 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/273.24 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 273.24 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 20,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193.80/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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