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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 273.87 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 273.87 and 161.04 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 273.87 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/273.87 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 273.87 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 44,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,104.02/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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