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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.51, 272.95 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.51, 272.95 and 109.19 is: 163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.51 : 272.95 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.51/272.95 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.51x = 272.95 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.51x = 29,803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,803.41/182.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.30

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