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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 273.06 and 169.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 273.06 and 169.64 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 273.06 = 169.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/273.06 = 169.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 273.06 × 169.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 46,321.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,321.90/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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