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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.45 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.45 and 66.77 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.45 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.45 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.45 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 18,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259.52/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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