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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 274.40 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 274.40 and 162.64 is: 244.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 274.40 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/274.40 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 274.40 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 44,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,628.42/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.24

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