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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.41, 273.43 and 84.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.41, 273.43 and 84.94 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.41 : 273.43 = 84.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.41/273.43 = 84.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.41x = 273.43 × 84.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.41x = 23,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225.14/182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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