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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.45, 273.72 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.45, 273.72 and 110.78 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.45 : 273.72 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.45/273.72 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.45x = 273.72 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.45x = 30,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.70/182.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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