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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.96 and 78.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.96 and 78.48 is: 117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.96 = 78.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.96 = 78.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.96 × 78.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 21,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500.38/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.73

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