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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.07, 272.31 and 104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.07, 272.31 and 104.84 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.07 : 272.31 = 104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.07/272.31 = 104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.07x = 272.31 × 104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.07x = 28,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,550.37/182.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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