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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.81 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.81 and 117.48 is: 176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.81 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.81 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.81 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 32,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.20/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.27

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