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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.72 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.72 and 163.38 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.72 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.72 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.72 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 44,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,720.37/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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