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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 275.49 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 275.49 and 180.72 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 275.49 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/275.49 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 275.49 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 49,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,786.55/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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