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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 273.36 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 273.36 and 73.91 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 273.36 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/273.36 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 273.36 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 20,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,204.04/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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