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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 272.85 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 272.85 and 109.88 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 272.85 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/272.85 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 272.85 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 29,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,980.76/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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