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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 273.99 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 273.99 and 85.17 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 273.99 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/273.99 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 273.99 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 23,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,335.73/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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