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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.62 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.62 and 162.08 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.62 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.62 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.62 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 44,348.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,348.33/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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