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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 272.93 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 272.93 and 84.50 is: 126.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 272.93 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/272.93 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 272.93 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 23,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,062.59/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.61

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