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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.68 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.68 and 162.48 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.68 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.68 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.68 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 44,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,467.53/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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