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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.62 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.62 and 66.90 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.62 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.62 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.62 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 18,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305.18/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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