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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 273.37 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 273.37 and 117.36 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 273.37 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/273.37 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 273.37 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 32,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082.70/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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