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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 273.45 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 273.45 and 66.81 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 273.45 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/273.45 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 273.45 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 18,268.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268.17/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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