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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.56, 273.72 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.56, 273.72 and 97 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.56 : 273.72 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.56/273.72 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.56x = 273.72 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.56x = 26,550.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,550.84/182.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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