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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.98 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.98 and 72.88 is: 109.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.98 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.98 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.98 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 19,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967.16/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.36

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