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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.78, 273.68 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.78, 273.68 and 105.63 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.78 : 273.68 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.78/273.68 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.78x = 273.68 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.78x = 28,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,908.29/182.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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