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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 273.78 and 181.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 273.78 and 181.80 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 273.78 = 181.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/273.78 = 181.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 273.78 × 181.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 49,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,773.20/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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