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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 271.76 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 271.76 and 164.80 is: 245.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 271.76 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/271.76 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 271.76 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 44,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,786.05/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.97

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