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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.14 and 79.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.14 and 79.56 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.14 = 79.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.14 = 79.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.14 × 79.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 21,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,731.02/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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