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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.35, 273.39 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.35, 273.39 and 181.13 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.35 : 273.39 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.35/273.39 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.35x = 273.39 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.35x = 49,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,517.76/183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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