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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.48, 436.56 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.48, 436.56 and 182.76 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.48 : 436.56 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.48/436.56 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.48x = 436.56 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.48x = 79,785.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,785.71/291.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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