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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.75 and 78.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.75 and 78.42 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.75 = 78.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.75 = 78.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.75 × 78.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 21,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,467.48/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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