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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 273.56 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 273.56 and 109.28 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 273.56 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/273.56 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 273.56 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 29,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,892.72/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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