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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.85, 273.93 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.85, 273.93 and 117.86 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.85 : 273.93 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.85/273.93 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.85x = 273.93 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.85x = 32,284.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284.02/182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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