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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.68 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.68 and 164.52 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.68 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.68 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.68 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 45,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025.83/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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