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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 273.60 and 71.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 273.60 and 71.23 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 273.60 = 71.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/273.60 = 71.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 273.60 × 71.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 19,487.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,487.84/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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