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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.04, 272.92 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.04, 272.92 and 163.54 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.04 : 272.92 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.04/272.92 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.04x = 272.92 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.04x = 44,633.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,633.34/182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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