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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 273.40 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 273.40 and 178.86 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 273.40 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/273.40 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 273.40 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 48,899.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,899.87/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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