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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.79, 275.22 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.79, 275.22 and 161.27 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.79 : 275.22 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.79/275.22 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.79x = 275.22 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.79x = 44,383.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,383.35/182.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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