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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.74 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.74 and 54.24 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.74 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.74 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.74 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 14,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846.02/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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