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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 273.72 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 273.72 and 54.20 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 273.72 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/273.72 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 273.72 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 14,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833.98/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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