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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.69 and 52.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.69 and 52.45 is: 78.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.69 = 52.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.69 = 52.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.69 × 52.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 14,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354.36/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.66

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