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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 273.94 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 273.94 and 101.63 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 273.94 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/273.94 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 273.94 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 27,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.52/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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