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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 273.78 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 273.78 and 181.17 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 273.78 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/273.78 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 273.78 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 49,600.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,600.72/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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