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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.35, 272.78 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.35, 272.78 and 109.23 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.35 : 272.78 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.35/272.78 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.35x = 272.78 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.35x = 29,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.60/182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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