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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.05, 272.69 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.05, 272.69 and 108.70 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.05 : 272.69 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.05/272.69 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.05x = 272.69 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.05x = 29,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,641.40/182.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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