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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.82, 274.22 and 181.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.82, 274.22 and 181.82 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.82 : 274.22 = 181.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.82/274.22 = 181.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.82x = 274.22 × 181.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.82x = 49,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,858.68/182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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