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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.52, 273.86 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.52, 273.86 and 97 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.52 : 273.86 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.52/273.86 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.52x = 273.86 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.52x = 26,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.42/182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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