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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 272.97 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 272.97 and 110.02 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 272.97 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/272.97 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 272.97 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 30,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,032.16/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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