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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.15, 272.87 and 113.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.15, 272.87 and 113.43 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.15 : 272.87 = 113.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.15/272.87 = 113.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.15x = 272.87 × 113.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.15x = 30,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,952.53/182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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