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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.50, 272.44 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.50, 272.44 and 162.18 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.50 : 272.44 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.50/272.44 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.50x = 272.44 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.50x = 44,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,184.32/182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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