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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.72 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.72 and 113.94 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.72 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.72 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.72 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 31,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,187.66/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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