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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.68, 273.42 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.68, 273.42 and 113.88 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.68 : 273.42 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.68/273.42 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.68x = 273.42 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.68x = 31,137.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,137.07/182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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