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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 275.20 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 275.20 and 181.52 is: 273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 275.20 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/275.20 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 275.20 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 49,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,954.30/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.51

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