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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 273.55 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 273.55 and 114.06 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 273.55 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/273.55 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 273.55 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 31,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,201.85/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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