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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.24, 273.10 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.24, 273.10 and 109.13 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.24 : 273.10 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.24/273.10 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.24x = 273.10 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.24x = 29,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.81/182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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