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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.42, 273.70 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.42, 273.70 and 79.72 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.42 : 273.70 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.42/273.70 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.42x = 273.70 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.42x = 21,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,817.92/182.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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