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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.62, 274.47 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.62, 274.47 and 122.11 is: 183.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.62 : 274.47 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.62/274.47 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.62x = 274.47 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.62x = 33,515.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,515.53/182.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.53

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