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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 272.13 and 181.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 272.13 and 181.72 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 272.13 = 181.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/272.13 = 181.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 272.13 × 181.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 49,451.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451.46/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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