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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.20, 273.28 and 53.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.20, 273.28 and 53.95 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.20 : 273.28 = 53.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.20/273.28 = 53.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.20x = 273.28 × 53.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.20x = 14,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,743.46/182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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