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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 273.67 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 273.67 and 66.92 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 273.67 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/273.67 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 273.67 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 18,315.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,315.63/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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