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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 273.94 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 273.94 and 105.56 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 273.94 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/273.94 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 273.94 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 28,917.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,917.09/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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