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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.43 and 54.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.43 and 54.02 is: 81.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.43 = 54.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.43 = 54.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.43 × 54.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 14,770.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,770.69/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.04

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