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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 273.84 and 161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 273.84 and 161.83 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 273.84 = 161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/273.84 = 161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 273.84 × 161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 44,315.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,315.53/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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