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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 273.78 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 273.78 and 110.84 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 273.78 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/273.78 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 273.78 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 30,344.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,344.41/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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