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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.40, 272.98 and 110.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.40, 272.98 and 110.31 is: 165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.40 : 272.98 = 110.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.40/272.98 = 110.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.40x = 272.98 × 110.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.40x = 30,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,112.42/182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.09

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