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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 273.23 and 181.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 273.23 and 181.30 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 273.23 = 181.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/273.23 = 181.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 273.23 × 181.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 49,536.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,536.60/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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