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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 272.81 and 170.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 272.81 and 170.46 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 272.81 = 170.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/272.81 = 170.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 272.81 × 170.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 46,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,503.62/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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