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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.69, 273.80 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.69, 273.80 and 85.05 is: 127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.69 : 273.80 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.69/273.80 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.69x = 273.80 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.69x = 23,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,286.26/182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.47

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