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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.23, 273.18 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.23, 273.18 and 123.55 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.23 : 273.18 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.23/273.18 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.23x = 273.18 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.23x = 33,751.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,751.39/182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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