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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.82 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.82 and 166.92 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.82 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.82 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.82 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 45,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706.03/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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