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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 273.92 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 273.92 and 45.65 is: 68.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 273.92 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/273.92 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 273.92 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 12,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,504.45/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.48

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