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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.70, 273.83 and 101.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.70, 273.83 and 101.66 is: 152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.70 : 273.83 = 101.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.70/273.83 = 101.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.70x = 273.83 × 101.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.70x = 27,835.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,835.68/182.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.36

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