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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.98, 273.77 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.98, 273.77 and 110.88 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.98 : 273.77 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.98/273.77 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.98x = 273.77 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.98x = 30,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355.62/182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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