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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.57, 273.65 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.57, 273.65 and 160.92 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.57 : 273.65 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.57/273.65 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.57x = 273.65 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.57x = 44,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,034.95/182.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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