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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 273.80 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 273.80 and 52.50 is: 78.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 273.80 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/273.80 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 273.80 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 14,374.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,374.24/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.77

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