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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 273.78 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 273.78 and 179.10 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 273.78 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/273.78 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 273.78 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 49,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,034.00/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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