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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.60, 273.96 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.60, 273.96 and 86.42 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.60 : 273.96 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.60/273.96 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.60x = 273.96 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.60x = 23,675.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675.62/182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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