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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 273.48 and 178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 273.48 and 178.24 is: 267.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 273.48 = 178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/273.48 = 178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 273.48 × 178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 48,745.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,745.08/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.42

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