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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.58, 273.47 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.58, 273.47 and 166.24 is: 249.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.58 : 273.47 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.58/273.47 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.58x = 273.47 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.58x = 45,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,461.65/182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.00

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