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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.52 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.52 and 109.98 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.52 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.52 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.52 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 30,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,191.71/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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