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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.67, 273.60 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.67, 273.60 and 105.45 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.67 : 273.60 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.67/273.60 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.67x = 273.60 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.67x = 28,851.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.12/182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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