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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 273.41 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 273.41 and 117.30 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 273.41 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/273.41 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 273.41 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 32,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,070.41/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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