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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 273.72 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 273.72 and 112.16 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 273.72 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/273.72 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 273.72 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 30,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,701.03/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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