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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.64, 273.55 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.64, 273.55 and 121.62 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.64 : 273.55 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.64/273.55 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.64x = 273.55 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.64x = 33,269.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,269.15/182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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