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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.06, 272.69 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.06, 272.69 and 147.66 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.06 : 272.69 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.06/272.69 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.06x = 272.69 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.06x = 40,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,263.64/182.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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