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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 273.54 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 273.54 and 105.40 is: 157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 273.54 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/273.54 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 273.54 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 28,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,831.85/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.85

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