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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 273.26 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 273.26 and 109.16 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 273.26 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/273.26 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 273.26 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 29,829.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,829.06/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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