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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.19, 273.55 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.19, 273.55 and 181.17 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.19 : 273.55 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.19/273.55 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.19x = 273.55 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.19x = 49,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,558.14/183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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