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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.66, 274.08 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.66, 274.08 and 109.68 is: 164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.66 : 274.08 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.66/274.08 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.66x = 274.08 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.66x = 30,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061.09/182.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.57

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