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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 273.67 and 114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 273.67 and 114.17 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 273.67 = 114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/273.67 = 114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 273.67 × 114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 31,245.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,245.30/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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