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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 273.66 and 165.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 273.66 and 165.70 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 273.66 = 165.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/273.66 = 165.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 273.66 × 165.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 45,345.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,345.46/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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