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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.98 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.98 and 105.57 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.98 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.98 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.98 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 28,924.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,924.33/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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