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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 274.06 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 274.06 and 80.17 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 274.06 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/274.06 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 274.06 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 21,971.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971.39/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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