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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 273.79 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 273.79 and 120.95 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 273.79 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/273.79 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 273.79 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 33,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113.76/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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