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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.29, 274.47 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.29, 274.47 and 160.76 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.29 : 274.47 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.29/274.47 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.29x = 274.47 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.29x = 44,123.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,123.88/182.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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