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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.43, 273.36 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.43, 273.36 and 109.29 is: 163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.43 : 273.36 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.43/273.36 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.43x = 273.36 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.43x = 29,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,875.51/182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.76

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