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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 273.80 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 273.80 and 109.52 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 273.80 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/273.80 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 273.80 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 29,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,987.53/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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