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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.31 and 66.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.31 and 66.73 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.31 = 66.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.31 = 66.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.31 × 66.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 18,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,238.23/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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