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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 273.48 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 273.48 and 175.18 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 273.48 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/273.48 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 273.48 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 47,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,908.23/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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