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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.46, 273.31 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.46, 273.31 and 85.05 is: 127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.46 : 273.31 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.46/273.31 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.46x = 273.31 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.46x = 23,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,244.30/182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.39

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