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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 272.68 and 169.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 272.68 and 169.69 is: 253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 272.68 = 169.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/272.68 = 169.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 272.68 × 169.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 46,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,270.22/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.14

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