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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.94, 274.53 and 80.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.94, 274.53 and 80.22 is: 120.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.94 : 274.53 = 80.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.94/274.53 = 80.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.94x = 274.53 × 80.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.94x = 22,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022.80/182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.38

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