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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 273.84 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 273.84 and 113.85 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 273.84 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/273.84 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 273.84 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 31,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,176.80/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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