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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 273.60 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 273.60 and 114.11 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 273.60 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/273.60 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 273.60 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 31,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,220.47/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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