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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.66 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.66 and 86.32 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.66 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.66 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.66 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 23,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,622.33/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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