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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 273.83 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 273.83 and 175.52 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 273.83 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/273.83 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 273.83 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 48,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,062.45/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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