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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.89, 273.76 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.89, 273.76 and 114.11 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.89 : 273.76 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.89/273.76 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.89x = 273.76 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.89x = 31,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238.77/182.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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