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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.27, 273.44 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.27, 273.44 and 167.27 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.27 : 273.44 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.27/273.44 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.27x = 273.44 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.27x = 45,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,737.36/182.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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