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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 275.96 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 275.96 and 182.58 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 275.96 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/275.96 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 275.96 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 50,383.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,383.86/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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