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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.33, 273.99 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.33, 273.99 and 181.34 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.33 : 273.99 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.33/273.99 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.33x = 273.99 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.33x = 49,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,683.98/182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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