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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.28 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.28 and 66.69 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.28 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.28 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.28 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 18,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,223.34/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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