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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.44, 273.26 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.44, 273.26 and 164.62 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.44 : 273.26 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.44/273.26 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.44x = 273.26 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.44x = 44,984.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,984.06/182.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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