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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 272.52 and 163.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 272.52 and 163.17 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 272.52 = 163.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/272.52 = 163.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 272.52 × 163.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 44,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467.39/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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