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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 274.22 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 274.22 and 180.92 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 274.22 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/274.22 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 274.22 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 49,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,611.88/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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