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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.08, 272.50 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.08, 272.50 and 109.99 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.08 : 272.50 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.08/272.50 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.08x = 272.50 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.08x = 29,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972.34/182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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