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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.63 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.63 and 101.49 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.63 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.63 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.63 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 27,770.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770.71/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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