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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.19, 273.14 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.19, 273.14 and 113.55 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.19 : 273.14 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.19/273.14 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.19x = 273.14 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.19x = 31,013.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013.88/182.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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