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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.66 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.66 and 109.96 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.66 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.66 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.66 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 29,981.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.69/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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