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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.37 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.37 and 117.43 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.37 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.37 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.37 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 32,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101.84/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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