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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.02, 273.07 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.02, 273.07 and 108.87 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.02 : 273.07 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.02/273.07 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.02x = 273.07 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.02x = 29,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729.13/182.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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