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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.76, 273.60 and 121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.76, 273.60 and 121.80 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.76 : 273.60 = 121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.76/273.60 = 121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.76x = 273.60 × 121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.76x = 33,324.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324.48/182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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