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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.78 and 52.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.78 and 52.53 is: 78.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.78 = 52.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.78 = 52.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.78 × 52.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 14,381.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,381.66/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.78

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