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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.77 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.77 and 95.70 is: 143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.77 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.77 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.77 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 26,199.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,199.31/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.49

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