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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 273.92 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 273.92 and 114.17 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 273.92 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/273.92 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 273.92 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 31,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,271.51/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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