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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.37, 273.73 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.37, 273.73 and 114.03 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.37 : 273.73 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.37/273.73 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.37x = 273.73 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.37x = 31,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,213.43/182.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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