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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.26, 273.08 and 109.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.26, 273.08 and 109.97 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.26 : 273.08 = 109.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.26/273.08 = 109.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.26x = 273.08 × 109.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.26x = 30,030.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,030.54/182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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