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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 273.38 and 105.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 273.38 and 105.24 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 273.38 = 105.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/273.38 = 105.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 273.38 × 105.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 28,770.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,770.51/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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