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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.55, 273.15 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.55, 273.15 and 164.58 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.55 : 273.15 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.55/273.15 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.55x = 273.15 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.55x = 44,955.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,955.03/182.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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