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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.82, 273.93 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.82, 273.93 and 117.61 is: 176.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.82 : 273.93 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.82/273.93 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.82x = 273.93 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.82x = 32,216.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216.91/182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.22

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