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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.60 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.60 and 164.85 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.60 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.60 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.60 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 45,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102.96/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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