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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 273.98 and 110.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 273.98 and 110.63 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 273.98 = 110.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/273.98 = 110.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 273.98 × 110.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 30,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311.37/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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