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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 272.79 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 272.79 and 117.18 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 272.79 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/272.79 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 272.79 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 31,965.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965.53/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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