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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.28, 273.50 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.28, 273.50 and 86.16 is: 129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.28 : 273.50 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.28/273.50 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.28x = 273.50 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.28x = 23,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564.76/182.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.28

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