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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.65 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.65 and 54.21 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.65 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.65 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.65 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 14,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,834.30/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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