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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.33, 273.46 and 84.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.33, 273.46 and 84.82 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.33 : 273.46 = 84.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.33/273.46 = 84.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.33x = 273.46 × 84.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.33x = 23,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195.01/182.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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