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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.34, 274.11 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.34, 274.11 and 121.59 is: 182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.34 : 274.11 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.34/274.11 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.34x = 274.11 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.34x = 33,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,329.03/182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.79

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