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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.96 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.96 and 54.36 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.96 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.96 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.96 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 14,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,892.47/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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