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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.39, 273.05 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.39, 273.05 and 110.03 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.39 : 273.05 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.39/273.05 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.39x = 273.05 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.39x = 30,043.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,043.14/182.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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