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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.09, 271.33 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.09, 271.33 and 162.95 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.09 : 271.33 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.09/271.33 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.09x = 271.33 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.09x = 44,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,211.46/182.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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