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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 273.08 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 273.08 and 110.16 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 273.08 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/273.08 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 273.08 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 30,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,082.49/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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