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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 274.14 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 274.14 and 180.68 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 274.14 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/274.14 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 274.14 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 49,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,531.62/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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