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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 273.66 and 117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 273.66 and 117.56 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 273.66 = 117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/273.66 = 117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 273.66 × 117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 32,171.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,171.47/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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