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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 273.60 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 273.60 and 162.90 is: 243.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 273.60 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/273.60 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 273.60 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 44,569.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569.44/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.71

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