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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.30, 273.41 and 79.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.30, 273.41 and 79.52 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.30 : 273.41 = 79.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.30/273.41 = 79.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.30x = 273.41 × 79.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.30x = 21,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.85/182.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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