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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 273.34 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 273.34 and 104.37 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 273.34 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/273.34 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 273.34 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 28,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528.23/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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