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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.66 and 86.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.66 and 86.30 is: 129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.66 = 86.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.66 = 86.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.66 × 86.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 23,616.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,616.86/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.46

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