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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 274.19 and 117.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 274.19 and 117.86 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 274.19 = 117.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/274.19 = 117.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 274.19 × 117.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 32,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314.07/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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