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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 274.61 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 274.61 and 170.55 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 274.61 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/274.61 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 274.61 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 46,835.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,835.16/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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