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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.61, 273.66 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.61, 273.66 and 79.74 is: 119.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.61 : 273.66 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.61/273.66 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.61x = 273.66 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.61x = 21,821.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,821.65/182.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.50

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