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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 272.94 and 181.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 272.94 and 181.11 is: 270.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 272.94 = 181.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/272.94 = 181.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 272.94 × 181.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 49,432.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,432.16/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.97

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