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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.22, 273.06 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.22, 273.06 and 168.72 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.22 : 273.06 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.22/273.06 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.22x = 273.06 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.22x = 46,070.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.68/182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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