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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 273.76 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 273.76 and 54.25 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 273.76 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/273.76 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 273.76 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 14,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,851.48/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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