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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.14, 273.18 and 84.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.14, 273.18 and 84.58 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.14 : 273.18 = 84.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.14/273.18 = 84.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.14x = 273.18 × 84.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.14x = 23,105.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,105.56/182.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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