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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 273.74 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 273.74 and 118.44 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 273.74 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/273.74 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 273.74 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 32,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,421.77/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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