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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 272.57 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 272.57 and 172.49 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 272.57 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/272.57 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 272.57 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 47,013.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,013.37/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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