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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.30 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.30 and 105.30 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.30 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.30 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.30 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 28,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,777.86/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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