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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.62 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.62 and 118.36 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.62 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.62 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.62 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 32,385.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385.66/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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