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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 273.57 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 273.57 and 66.91 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 273.57 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/273.57 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 273.57 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 18,304.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304.57/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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