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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.11, 273.80 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.11, 273.80 and 172.21 is: 258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.11 : 273.80 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.11/273.80 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.11x = 273.80 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.11x = 47,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,150.24/182.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.91

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