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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 273.50 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 273.50 and 66.79 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 273.50 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/273.50 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 273.50 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 18,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,267.07/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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