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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.17, 272.20 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.17, 272.20 and 130.53 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.17 : 272.20 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.17/272.20 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.17x = 272.20 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.17x = 35,530.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,530.27/182.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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