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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 273.33 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 273.33 and 113.76 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 273.33 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/273.33 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 273.33 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 31,094.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,094.02/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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