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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.44 and 114.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.44 and 114.00 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.44 = 114.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.44 = 114.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.44 × 114.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 31,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,170.22/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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