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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.60 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.60 and 148.44 is: 222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.60 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.60 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.60 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 40,613.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,613.18/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.37

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