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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.90 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.90 and 146.94 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.90 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.90 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.90 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 40,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,246.87/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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