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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.53, 273.78 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.53, 273.78 and 52.52 is: 78.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.53 : 273.78 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.53/273.78 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.53x = 273.78 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.53x = 14,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,378.93/182.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.78

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