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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 273.96 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 273.96 and 54.38 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 273.96 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/273.96 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 273.96 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 14,896.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,896.58/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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