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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.92, 274.48 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.92, 274.48 and 122.18 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.92 : 274.48 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.92/274.48 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.92x = 274.48 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.92x = 33,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,535.97/182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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