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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.25, 273.17 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.25, 273.17 and 105.20 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.25 : 273.17 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.25/273.17 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.25x = 273.17 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.25x = 28,737.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,737.41/182.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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