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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.90, 274.65 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.90, 274.65 and 122.30 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.90 : 274.65 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.90/274.65 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.90x = 274.65 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.90x = 33,589.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589.70/182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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