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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 273.73 and 168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 273.73 and 168.48 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 273.73 = 168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/273.73 = 168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 273.73 × 168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 46,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,117.93/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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