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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 273.33 and 79.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 273.33 and 79.68 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 273.33 = 79.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/273.33 = 79.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 273.33 × 79.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 21,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,778.93/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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