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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.96, 274.20 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.96, 274.20 and 118.96 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.96 : 274.20 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.96/274.20 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.96x = 274.20 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.96x = 32,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,618.83/182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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