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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.69 and 110.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.69 and 110.33 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.69 = 110.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.69 = 110.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.69 × 110.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 30,194.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194.85/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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