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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 272.85 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 272.85 and 170.64 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 272.85 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/272.85 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 272.85 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 46,559.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,559.12/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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