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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 273.72 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 273.72 and 171.32 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 273.72 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/273.72 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 273.72 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 46,893.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,893.71/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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