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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.49, 273.66 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.49, 273.66 and 79.76 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.49 : 273.66 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.49/273.66 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.49x = 273.66 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.49x = 21,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,827.12/182.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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