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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 273.59 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 273.59 and 121.75 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 273.59 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/273.59 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 273.59 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 33,307.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,307.61/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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