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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 275.16 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 275.16 and 182.72 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 275.16 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/275.16 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 275.16 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 50,277.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,277.24/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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