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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.59, 271.94 and 170.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.59, 271.94 and 170.91 is: 254.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.59 : 271.94 = 170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.59/271.94 = 170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.59x = 271.94 × 170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.59x = 46,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,476.41/182.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.54

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