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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.36, 273.72 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.36, 273.72 and 110.36 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.36 : 273.72 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.36/273.72 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.36x = 273.72 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.36x = 30,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,207.74/182.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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