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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 272.79 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 272.79 and 170.08 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 272.79 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/272.79 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 272.79 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 46,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,394.93/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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