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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 273.90 and 171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 273.90 and 171.24 is: 257.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 273.90 = 171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/273.90 = 171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 273.90 × 171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 46,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,902.64/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.54

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