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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 273.96 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 273.96 and 173.58 is: 260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 273.96 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/273.96 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 273.96 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 47,553.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,553.98/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.30

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