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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.31, 273.38 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.31, 273.38 and 79.58 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.31 : 273.38 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.31/273.38 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.31x = 273.38 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.31x = 21,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753.82/182.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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