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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.34 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.34 and 170.70 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.34 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.34 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.34 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 46,659.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,659.14/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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