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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.80, 273.81 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.80, 273.81 and 170.14 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.80 : 273.81 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.80/273.81 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.80x = 273.81 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.80x = 46,586.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,586.03/182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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