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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.41, 273.62 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.41, 273.62 and 66.86 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.41 : 273.62 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.41/273.62 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.41x = 273.62 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.41x = 18,294.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294.23/182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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