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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.38, 272.88 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.38, 272.88 and 109.29 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.38 : 272.88 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.38/272.88 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.38x = 272.88 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.38x = 29,822.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,822.31/182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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