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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 272.94 and 108.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 272.94 and 108.99 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 272.94 = 108.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/272.94 = 108.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 272.94 × 108.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 29,746.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,746.91/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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