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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.36 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.36 and 66.76 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.36 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.36 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.36 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 18,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,249.51/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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