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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.38, 273.21 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.38, 273.21 and 118.06 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.38 : 273.21 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.38/273.21 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.38x = 273.21 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.38x = 32,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255.17/182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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