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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 272.78 and 164.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 272.78 and 164.33 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 272.78 = 164.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/272.78 = 164.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 272.78 × 164.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 44,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,825.94/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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