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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 273.57 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 273.57 and 118.34 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 273.57 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/273.57 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 273.57 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 32,374.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.27/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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