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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.71, 273.88 and 79.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.71, 273.88 and 79.90 is: 119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.71 : 273.88 = 79.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.71/273.88 = 79.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.71x = 273.88 × 79.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.71x = 21,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,883.97/182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.78

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