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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.63, 273.73 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.63, 273.73 and 160.91 is: 241.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.63 : 273.73 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.63/273.73 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.63x = 273.73 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.63x = 44,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,046.22/182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.18

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