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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 274.46 and 80.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 274.46 and 80.23 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 274.46 = 80.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/274.46 = 80.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 274.46 × 80.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 22,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019.93/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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