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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 272.71 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 272.71 and 109.18 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 272.71 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/272.71 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 272.71 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 29,773.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,773.42/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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