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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 273.68 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 273.68 and 109.86 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 273.68 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/273.68 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 273.68 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 30,065.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,065.32/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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