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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.93, 274.27 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.93, 274.27 and 163.73 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.93 : 274.27 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.93/274.27 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.93x = 274.27 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.93x = 44,904.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,904.45/182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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