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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.37, 273.47 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.37, 273.47 and 66.79 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.37 : 273.47 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.37/273.47 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.37x = 273.47 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.37x = 18,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,264.73/182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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