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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.99, 273.36 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.99, 273.36 and 164.68 is: 246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.99 : 273.36 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.99/273.36 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.99x = 273.36 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.99x = 45,016.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016.92/182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.01

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