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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.12, 272.03 and 171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.12, 272.03 and 171.59 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.12 : 272.03 = 171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.12/272.03 = 171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.12x = 272.03 × 171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.12x = 46,678.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,678.74/182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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