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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 273.96 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 273.96 and 181.97 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 273.96 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/273.96 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 273.96 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 49,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,851.13/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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