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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.81 and 169.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.81 and 169.22 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.81 = 169.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.81 = 169.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.81 × 169.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 46,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,334.13/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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