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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 272.71 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 272.71 and 112.60 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 272.71 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/272.71 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 272.71 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 30,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707.15/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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