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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 273 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 273 and 178.32 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 273 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/273 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 273 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 48,681.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,681.36/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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