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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.82, 274.34 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.82, 274.34 and 80.10 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.82 : 274.34 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.82/274.34 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.82x = 274.34 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.82x = 21,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,974.23/182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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