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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.48, 273.56 and 84.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.48, 273.56 and 84.83 is: 127.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.48 : 273.56 = 84.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.48/273.56 = 84.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.48x = 273.56 × 84.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.48x = 23,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.30/182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.16

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