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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 272.88 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 272.88 and 182.52 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 272.88 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/272.88 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 272.88 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 49,806.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,806.06/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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