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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.16, 273.15 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.16, 273.15 and 79.47 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.16 : 273.15 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.16/273.15 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.16x = 273.15 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.16x = 21,707.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707.23/182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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