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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 273.37 and 45.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 273.37 and 45.29 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 273.37 = 45.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/273.37 = 45.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 273.37 × 45.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 12,381.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,381.58/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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